In a bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix to combine. Add the almonds and chocolate chips and mix to combine. In another bowl whisk together the buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla.

Fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture and mix to just combine. Gently fold in the cherries. Spread the batter into the greased pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown, and a toothpick comes out crumb fee.